ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1173-2007 ยท CHL Electrode Measurement, Blood-Gases (Pco2, Po2) And Blood Ph

Sendx Medical Inc

ABL77 Cal Pack, Model Number 944-069, Lot Number 17323, SenDx Medical Inc., A Radiometer Company

DateAug 18, 2007 (initiated Jun 19, 2007)
StatusTerminated
ReasonError in the Ca12 calibration value for pCO2 recorded in the cal pack barcode for lot 17323. This error will result in falsely elevated pCO2 results at the high end of the measuring range.
Root causeOther
ActionA total of four (4) distributors were sent the recall package (Field Action Notice) by email on 6-29-07. The distributors were provided background information and specific instruction that all Cal packs from lot 17323 should be removed from customer sites and destroyed. The Recall package included a Management Cover for Field Action Notes, a Customer Letter and the Field Action Notice #915-261. All communications regarding field actions associated with this recall were distributed using the Radiometer Field Action Note (FAN) system.
Quantity69
DistributionWorldwide Distribution --- USA including state of OH and countries of China, Denmark Latvia, Mexico & Spain.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K994346ABL 77 PH, BLOOD GAS AND ELECTROLYTE ANALYSIS SYSTEM
Sendx Medical, Inc., Feb 1, 2000